The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 230 (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 33,500

€ 31,100

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS 230 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1449
1814
2017
1465
1855
2055
1814 mm
Width
1855 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1449 mm
Height
1465 mm
2680
4685
2737
4865
4685 mm
Length
4865 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1912 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.4 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
5E
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
227 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
350 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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6.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.67 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
6.37 kg/bhp
9.67 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
46 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
501 mi
Range
582 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
501 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
117.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
147.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
117.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
467 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
545 L











1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data